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KY51 VTL

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,748 mi
Last recorded93,748 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 VTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 93,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine check light on

n/s handbrake cable return spring missing

rear brake pads look low

slight movement/play at steering wheel

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r upper/lower suspension pins/bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,459 miles

play in o/s/f and n/s/f top strut assemblies(with suspension hanging)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 86,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine check light on

o/s inner tail light not working

play in o/s/f and n/s/f top strut assemblies(with suspension hanging)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 79,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

deep cut to outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre and scrubbed out on outer tread area

engine check light on

front exhaust pipe heavily corroded at front joint

n/s/f outer cv boot weeping grease but preventing ingress of dirt etc

o/s handbrake cable return spring broken

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in screen outside swept area(n/s)

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in o/s and n/s inner trackrod joints

Fail 18 Aug 2011 73,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in screen outside swept area(n/s)

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in o/s and n/s inner trackrod joints

Pass 22 Jul 2010 65,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

screen cracked/damaged outside swept area(n/s)

slight play at steering wheel

slight warping to rear brake discs

wiper linkages worn

Fail 22 Jul 2010 65,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

screen cracked/damaged outside swept area(n/s)

slight play at steering wheel

slight warping to rear brake discs

wiper linkages worn

Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight movement in nearside and offside inner steering rack joints.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,872 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 47,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,484 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 40,484 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,127 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 33,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 25 Nov 2005 27,812 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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KY51 VTL is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 86,171 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY51 VTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KY51 VTL registered?

KY51 VTL is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is KY51 VTL safe to buy?

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